Just normal VW issues. Let Ford figure it out, it’s under warranty. I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
Freddie said:
Just normal VW issues. Let Ford figure it out, it’s under warranty. I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
Ohhh… it’s a VW. Got it.
Freddie said:
Just normal VW issues. Let Ford figure it out, it’s under warranty. I wouldn’t be too worried about it.
Ohhh… it’s a VW. Got it.
Yup, it’s a rebadged VW ID.4.
I had a brand new Fiesta with a petrol engine in 2010. It developed a fault after about 30 miles and had to go back. Didn’t put me off a whole type of fuel source for cars, though.
I’d also be worried that it had 269 miles and was “brand new.” That’s not normal.
As others mentioned, these are likely teething problems. Things like this often stem from the 12V battery being depleted.
Think of it this way: if your ICE vehicle had a warning light appear on day one, would it shatter your confidence in all ICE vehicles? If not, try to think the same way about an EV.
@Blaine
Yeah, after a typical PDI, anywhere from 5-10 miles is normal for a new vehicle.
269 miles likely means someone had it for a weekend or maybe a week of regular commuting.
Joss said:
@Blaine
Yeah, after a typical PDI, anywhere from 5-10 miles is normal for a new vehicle.
269 miles likely means someone had it for a weekend or maybe a week of regular commuting.
I live in Glasgow and the car was delivered to me from Salford, so I hadn’t batted an eye at the delivery mileage.
When the fault occurred, the odometer showed 321, meaning I’d driven 52 miles myself. I agree these may just be teething problems, but with the cost of the car, I’d hoped this wouldn’t happen. At least it’s covered under warranty. Just frustrating!
@Eli
Actually, teething issues are more prevalent the more expensive the vehicle and the newer the tech. That’s why modern Toyota and Honda vehicles are considered reliable.
We have a 2014 Focus EV, bought used with 20k miles on it. Drove it 20 miles and got the same warning. Managed to reboot and drive to work. Turned out to be a wiring harness with an intermittent connection. After fixing that, we’ve put 15k miles on it with no issues.
We love our EV. They are so inexpensive to operate.
@Kerr
Wow, you don’t see many of those!
True, I think only 2 or 3k were made, so not many around 10 years later.
True, I think only 2 or 3k were made, so not many around 10 years later.
First EV I ever drove. I was working for Ford at the time. How do you get on with the range?
@Chen
In Michigan winters, range wasn’t great—maybe 60 miles mixed city/highway. In Arizona, we get about 75 miles without using A/C. Originally rated for 85 miles, so no complaints. Batteries have come a long way since then.
Stick with it. Could have been any make or model. It’s a bummer it happens on day 1, but I’ve had 2 years with an MG5 without faults. You’ve just got teething troubles.
A warranty issue can happen anytime—from the first mile to the last mile before coverage ends. Be thankful everyone is okay and wait to find out what the issue was before worrying.
Had this happen on our Ford Kuga PHEV. Required a software update to stop freaking out about the 12V battery having low charge. Nothing to do with it being an EV. Modern cars rely heavily on computers.
Hi, join my Facebook group Ford Explorer EV Europe. Someone posted about this issue before, and it was a simple fix. There are a few Ford techs in the group too.
Kitt said:
Hi, join my Facebook group Ford Explorer EV Europe. Someone posted about this issue before, and it was a simple fix. There are a few Ford techs in the group too.
Brilliant, thanks very much.
It’s a Ford